Quiz: Zika Facts Among Rumors, Myths and Conspiracy Theories

There's a lot of misinformation about Zika out there. Do you know what's true, what's false, and what was once thought to be true but isn't? We'll start you off: Is it true Americans are immune to the Zika virus? Yes, this is a real rumor. No, Americans are not.

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Question 1 of 30

When was the Zika virus declared a global health emergency?

December 2015

January 2016

February 2016

In February 2016, the World Health Organization issued a global health emergency about Zika.

Question 2 of 30

How is the Zika virus transmitted?

from mother to fetus

mosquito bites

sexual contact with an infected partner

all of the above

All of these are ways the virus is spread.

Question 3 of 30

A mosquito that spreads Zika infection is known as a what?

pathogen

pollinator

vector

An infected mosquito does not cause Zika. That mosquito stores the virus and transmits it to you, which means it's a biological vector for the disease.

Question 4 of 30

True or false: Zika may cause birth defects.

true

The Zika virus may cause severe birth defects.

false

Question 5 of 30

What birth defect is Zika NOT associated with?

atrial septal defect (ASD)

The Zika virus has been tied to microcephaly, eye abnormalities and other neurological problems in newborns. It's not known to cause congenital heart defects such as ASD.